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International Harvester Refrigerator

Date: 1950
Description: Woman demonstrates the features of a well-stocked International Harvester refrigerator.
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Pharmaceutical Refrigerator

Date: 11 04 1940
Description: A pharmacist checks the stocks of biologicals in a large, modern "walk-in" refrigerator.
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Checking the Biologicals Supply

Date: 02 08 1941
Description: A clerk checks the status of the refrigerated stocks of various biological materials at the D.F. Jones Pharmacy.
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Bartender with McCormick-Deering 10 Can Cooler

Date: 1938
Description: Male bartender at Clyde Cockersham's Bar. The bar was equipped with a McCormick-Deering ten can cooler.
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Patrons and Bartender at Chet's Tavern

Date: 1941
Description: Two patrons and bartender at Chet's tavern. The bartender is pulling bottles of Schlitz beer out of an International No. 4 De Luxe dry type beverage cooler...
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Dealer Points out Features of McCormick-Deering Milk Cooler

Date: 04 16 1937
Description: Dealer pointing out the features of a McCormick-Deering milk cooler at the dealership of Wisehaupt Sons & Co. Also pictured are a McCormick-Deering Type LA...
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Shooting a Refrigerator Advertisement

Date: 07 31 1950
Description: A woman wearing an apron posing with a refrigerator in a photography studio while a photographer takes a picture for advertising.
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Irma Harding, Spokesperson for IH Refrigerators

Date: 1947
Description: Publicity photograph of Irma Harding pointing out features of a new model refrigerator. Ms. Harding was a fictional character who acted as a spokesperson ...
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Turkeys in Cooler

Date: 12 07 1944
Description: Goeden Company, 635-637 University Avenue walk-in cooler, with many turkeys hanging on racks.
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Coolerator: The Air Conditioned Refrigerator

Date: 09 03 1943
Description: Oscar Mayer & Company Coolerator display at the West Side Business Men's Harvest Festival. The Oscar Mayer Coolerator Store was located at 401-405 State St...
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Oscar Mayer Coolerator Booth

Date: 09 19 1941
Description: Coolerator refrigerator booth at the East Side Business Men's Association Fall Festival. The Oscar Mayer Coolerator Store was located at 401-405 State Stre...
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Fast Freezer Room

Date: 03 06 1939
Description: Freezer room at 20th Century Market, 1860 East Washington Avenue, with Oscar Mayer's White Clover brand pure lard and other products on the floor and shelv...
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Hefty Sales Company Interior

Date: 05 21 1935
Description: Three Frigidaire refrigerator service men working in the Hefty Sales Co. shop, 210 E. Washington Avenue.
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Nurse in front of Refrigerator

Date: 04 16 1935
Description: A nurse in uniform standing in front of an open refrigerator, checking vials of medicines at the Wisconsin General Hospital.
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Conklin Ice Exhibit

Date: 05 02 1934
Description: Conklin Ice exhibit at Madison Home Show featuring Coolerator icebox, Honeywell Thermochron.
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Oscar Mayer Ice Exhibit

Date: 05 02 1934
Description: Oscar Mayer ice exhibit at Madison Home Show featuring iceboxes, signs: "Ice Made of pure artesian well water," "This will always keep baby's milk pure no ...
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Kelvinator Exhibit, Home Show

Date: 05 06 1934
Description: Four Kelvinator refrigerators and a stove on exhibit at the Home Show.
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Blied-Kay Exhibit

Date: 05 02 1934
Description: Blied-Kay exhibit at the Madison Home Show featuring Gibson refrigerators.
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Oscar Mayer Salesmen

Date: 12 13 1931
Description: Group portrait of Oscar Mayer salesmen taken in front of sides of beef hanging in the cooler.
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Electric Refrigeration Sales Co. Booth at Fall Fest

Date: 09 12 1928
Description: Electric Refrigeration Sales Company booth at East Side Business Men's Association (ESBMA) Fall Festival at sugar beet factory, on Sugar Avenue. On displa...

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